WPS Spacing and Line Height on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Spacing and Line Height usually involve display results, paragraph spacing behavior, and custom spacing values; this FAQ covers 3 common questions plus a glossary.

FAQ

Why does text look crowded or clipped after I change line spacing?

  1. Open the Paragraph dialog and check whether the current setting is Exactly.
  2. If the text looks crowded, switch to At Least or Multiple.
  3. Review the result and increase the value again if needed.

Why does paragraph spacing seem unchanged after I apply it?

  1. Make sure the correct paragraph is selected.
  2. Check whether you changed only Before or only After.
  3. Compare the settings of adjacent paragraphs and adjust both sides if needed.

How do I set a custom value such as 1.25 line spacing?

  1. Open the Paragraph dialog.
  2. Choose Multiple for line spacing.
  3. Enter 1.25 and apply the setting.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Line spacingThe vertical distance between lines within the same paragraph.
Before/After spacingThe extra blank space before or after a paragraph.
Multiple spacingA line spacing mode that uses a custom multiplier such as 1.25, 1.5, or 2.0.
ExactlyA fixed line height setting used when a stable layout is required.